The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, has
In a unanimous resolution, the UN General Assembly recognized the significance of the Lunar New Year,
The resolution,
As a traditional Chinese holiday, the Spring Festival
The resolution can serve as a testament（证明） to the influence of Chinese civilization
2 . Do you wish you could create something meaningful? Do you wish you had the time to work on that thing you’ve always wanted to produce — that novel, that piece of art and that passion project?
Look at yourself in the mirror. It’s time for you to be honest with yourself. Either you’re accomplishing what you want to accomplish or you’re not.
Stop worrying. We tend to worry about the naysayers (拒绝者). People are going to judge you. Some people are going to think what you’re doing is stupid. Others will think you’ve lost your mind.
Change your beliefs. One of the biggest reasons we don’t accomplish what we set out to accomplish is our limiting beliefs. For years you’ve told yourself that you’ll never be this, you’ll never do that, or you’ll never be good enough. But you’re no different from the people who have constructed their masterpieces. The people who create something special — something lasting — aren’t necessarily smarter or funnier or better or more attractive than you.
| A．Stop making excuses |
| B．There is no in-between |
| C．Kill things getting in your way |
| D．They simply believed they could do it |
| E．No need to keep wishing your life away |
| F．However, their perspectives hold no significance |
| G．Most people are going to praise you for what you do |
3 . As someone who often mans the 24-hour hotline, I’m accustomed to early morning calls reporting various marine mammal strandings (搁浅). Even still, I doubt whether I could have fully prepared for this call. August 9 at 8: 01 am was the first time my jaw physically dropped when manning the hotline. The harbormaster reported 30 stranded dolphins in one of the trickiest areas of Wellfleet. I immediately sent all workers we had and sent out the call for any additional help we could gather.
Our team gathered at our Rescue Operations Center, grabbing all the specialized equipment we possibly could. Our trained volunteer responders arrived on the scene shortly after the initial report to give me updated information — 45 dolphins in total, 43 of which were alive. With a stranding this large, it wasn’t feasible to pull all 43 animals from the mud, get them to our mobile veterinary clinic, and transport them for release at a more favorable open-ocean location all before the tide came in. The day was getting hotter, and the animals were already suffering from both heat and sun exposure.
Upon getting on the scene, there was no time to react to the sheer chaos that lay ahead. After a quick scan of the situation — 45 animals widely distributed, only a few staff members and several volunteers — there wasn’t a second more to wait. We began the hard process of getting as many animals as we could into special slings (吊带), onto the cart, and off the marsh as quickly as possible. This was not without its own challenges. The mud trapped and enveloped our feet, adding weight with each step, most animals were highly fractious (易怒的) when approached, and the heat became unbearable in dry suits. But none of that was going to stop us from doing all we could for these animals.
1. How did the author react to the call on the morning of August 9?| A．He thought it was a joke. | B．He was shocked to the bone. |
| C．He didn’t take it seriously. | D．He was at a loss what to do. |
| A．Efficient. | B．Practical. | C．Urgent. | D．Remarkable. |
| A．The tide was coming in very quickly. |
| B．It was hard to find an open-ocean location. |
| C．The volunteers failed to contact each other. |
| D．There was deep mud around to walk through. |
| A．A rescue effort. | B．A volunteer program. |
| C．A festive activity. | D．A charity organization. |
4 . Events at Olbrich for This Month
Alcohol Inks & Acrylic Bouquets
June 4, 2024, 1: 00 pm
In this workshop, we’ll use alcohol inks and special paint to create two 9 × 12 flower bouquet (花束) paintings. Learn techniques that transform abstract backgrounds and use negative-space painting to create beautiful works of art.
Macro Botanical Photography & Bouque t Making
June 6, 2024, 2: 00 pm
Join us to learn how to make your own bouquet and then gain some tips on how to photograph your flowers to make their beauty last. All levels welcome and no previous photography education necessary. Bring your DSLR camera, and ensure you have its basic working knowledge as we will not be able to help onsite. You will leave with a flower bouquet and macro photography tips booklet to ensure you’ve got the essential knowledge.
Virtual Tai Chi Meditation at Home
June 7, 2024, 6: 00 pm
“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of Tai Chi Chuan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.
Bike for Butterflies Virtual Lecture — Sara Dykman
June 9, 2024, 1: 00 pm
Join us for a special virtual lecture by an inspiring professional working hard to bring more attention to butterfly conservation. Learn how he combines long biking journeys with his passion for butterflies.
1. What’s one requirement for you to learn macro photography?| A．Taking good care of your flowers. |
| B．Bringing a flower bouquet. |
| C．Being able to operate a DSLR camera. |
| D．Taking along your previous flower photographs. |
| A．It is aimed at specific age groups. | B．It offers face-to-face instructions. |
| C．It is a kind of chair-based exercise. | D．It welcomes even the physically disabled. |
| A．On June 4, 2024. | B．On June 6, 2024. |
| C．On June 7, 2024. | D．On June 9, 2024. |
| A．Cooking meals. | B．Finishing a report. | C．Packing her stuff. |
| A．A noisy night. | B．A place of living. | C．Their sleeping habits. |
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
| A．In a hotel. | B．On a plane. | C．On a lake. |
| A．To attend a meeting. | B．To visit his sister. | C．To start university. |
1. How does the man feel about the woman’s suggestion?
| A．A bit disappointed. | B．Very satisfied. | C．Greatly surprised. |
| A．Go shopping. | B．Eat out. | C．Pick up their children. |
| A．To give her fruits. | B．To invite her to a party. | C．To ask for her cousin’s number. |
| A．At 1:30 p.m. | B．At 3:30 p.m. | C．At 5:30 p.m. |
